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Brewster tips Hibs striker for Scotland

CRAIG BREWSTER claims to have seen the future of Scottish football, and his name is Garry O’Connor. The Inverness manager believes the Hibernian attacker he once partnered in the team at Easter Road is the striking talent to take the national side forward, writes Simon Buckland.

Brewster, never capped for Scotland, predicts O’Connor will end up with a hatful if he maintains progress. O’Connor made his third international appearance in last weekend’s 2-0 loss to Italy as an 85th-minute replacement for Kenny Miller, who fluffed his one opening of the game. Only 21, O’Connor has scored 16 goals for Hibs this season and now looks ready for promotion he was given too early when Berti Vogts was naional coach. With just one goal in their four World Cup qualifiers, the Scots certainly need somebody.

“I’m delighted for Garry at the way he’s developed this season,” said Brewster. “He worked hard